International Leather Journal

The Talk of the Craft

International
Leather Journal

Enjoy contributions from artisans, professionals, and crafters from around the world. A trustworthy source to benefit you, the crafter. Subscription included for ILC members, membership is free.

Culture, Community, & Craft

Recent Issues

Volume 1 - Issue 1

In this issue we talk with Kevin Hopkins, learn about Springfield Leather, and take a look into the Tandy Leathercraft Library.

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Volume 1 - Issue 2

In this issue we talk with Barry King, learn about Odin Leather Goods, and take alook into MakeSupply Leather Craft.

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Volume 1 - Issue 3

In this issue we talk with Jim Linnell, learn about Legacy Brand Leather, and feature a special Jim Linnell Pattern Download.

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Volume 1 - Issue 4

In this issue we talk with Iürgen Volbach, learn about J.H. Leather, and feature a special Jim Linnell Pattern Download.

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Volume 1 - Issue 5

In this issue we talk with Christy Plott of American Tanning, Artem Biziaev of Northlift Belts, and feature a special Jim Linnell Pattern Download.

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Volume 2 - Issue 1

In this issue we talk with Tony See, learn about studio life with Will DePass, and gain valuable insights from Kellen Honey.

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International Leather Journal - Volume 2 - Issue 2

In this issue we talk with Sergey Neskromniy of Leather Stamps Tools, Andrew VanZyll of Grimbeard, Carswell Leather Goods, and feature a wallet pattern set from Lost Skeletons.

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International Leather Journal - Volume 2 - Issue 3

In this issue we talk with Deyan Stefanov of DS Leather Goods, feature Left Foot Leather, and have a sepcial leather box pattern from the ever-popular Vasile and Pavel.

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What's Inside

In each edition, you’ll have access to insights about the profession, trends, and perspectives from industry professionals. We’ll look into our past, honor the heritage of the craft, and look to the future and all of the incredible places it is headed. Areas include:

Thoughts from the Editor
Stats & Trends
Industry perspectives
Look into our heritage
New technologies
Tools insights
Technique guides
Leather types & uses
ILC Club updates
Events, polls, & more

Benefits to You

Connect with the leaders of our craft and stay on top of the technologies shaping our future.

Some of our skills are timeless, while others are evolving in exciting ways. The International Leather Journal™ (ILJ) captures and explores the nexus of past, present, and future in leathercraft; sharing knowledge, and most importantly wisdom, from the experts around us.

Cost: Free

Giving back to a community that has done so much can be such a positive contribution to its future. We plan to keep subscriptions to the ILJ free so everyone can afford access to learn and improve.